Assam flood: Five extra die, over 18.35 lakh folks nonetheless affected 

By PTI

GUWAHATI: Assam’s flood state of affairs improved on Sunday because the variety of affected folks declined to over 18.35 lakh from the day before today’s 22.17 lakh whilst 5 extra individuals misplaced their lives because of the deluge, an official bulletin mentioned.

According to the every day bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the 5 individuals drowned at numerous locations in Karimganj, Lakhimpur, Nagaon and Sivasagar districts in the course of the day.

The toll because of the flood and landslides this 12 months rose to 179 throughout the state. More than 18,35,500 persons are nonetheless affected because of the flood throughout 23 districts, it added.